Delhi juxtaposed: Netizens share before and after images of smog engulfed NCR
2 years, 2 months ago

Delhi juxtaposed: Netizens share before and after images of smog engulfed NCR

Live Mint  

The National Capital Region is witnessing a persistent fall in air quality, curtailing the visibility of to lower and lower distance as the smog from stubble burning is engulfing the urban atmosphere. With authorities trying to handle the situation as it grows severe, people residing in NCR have found another way to depict the poor air quality in the urban agglomeration. A Twitter user by the handle @abhishek198 shared collage having three snaps of a building successively disappearing into thick smog. See the stark difference in these two photos from August and October, 2022.” With Delhi's air quality index a notch short of entering the "severe plus" category, Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region & Adjoining Areas has ordered to implement the fourth stage of Graded Response Action Plan in Delhi-NCR.

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What caused the recent unprecedented fog in Delhi-NCR? Decoding factors
1 week, 3 days ago

What caused the recent unprecedented fog in Delhi-NCR? Decoding factors

Hindustan Times  

While fog is not uncommon for Delhi and other parts of the national capital region such as Ghaziabad, Noida and Gurugram during this time of the year, the cities witnessed freakishly foggy conditions that peaked on Friday night and continued till Saturday morning. What caused Delhi's recent blinding fog Meteorological factors such as temperature drop, low wind speeds and high …

Why Delhi-NCR region gets shrouded in dense fog every winter
1 week, 5 days ago

Why Delhi-NCR region gets shrouded in dense fog every winter

India Today  

The Delhi-NCR region was engulfed in a dense fog on Friday morning, with the city experiencing a significant drop in temperature. The India Meteorological Department has issued an orange warning for Delhi, anticipating "dense to very dense fog" and has also predicted a partly cloudy sky on Friday. Over 200 flights were delayed at Delhi airport and dozens of trains …

Delhi’s air quality deteriorates despite rains as toxic smog blankets city
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Delhi’s air quality deteriorates despite rains as toxic smog blankets city

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The national capital experienced relentless rains on Friday, but remained enveloped in a thick blanket of smog, rendering the city landscape rather gloomy. The air quality index in the national capital region deteriorated to 353 on Friday, from 345 a day earlier, remaining in the ‘very poor’ category, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board. The …

Smog Continues In Delhi Despite AQI Fall, Mumbai Sees Hazy Morning As Well
1 month, 1 week ago

Smog Continues In Delhi Despite AQI Fall, Mumbai Sees Hazy Morning As Well

ABP News  

Delhi’s air quality was reported to be in the “poor” category with the Air Quality Index recorded to be 274 at 8 am on Tuesday. pic.twitter.com/yR0mVd8vqm — Press Trust of India December 3, 2024 The Supreme Court ruled on Monday, that restrictions under Graded Response Action Plan -IV measures to curb air pollution will continue in Delhi even though the …

₹100-crore Gurugram flats remain invisible in thick smog as Delhi AQI rises, netizens say ‘premium pollution club’
1 month, 3 weeks ago

₹100-crore Gurugram flats remain invisible in thick smog as Delhi AQI rises, netizens say ‘premium pollution club’

Live Mint  

Delhi pollution: A building with ₹100-crore flats in Gurugram is not clearly visible due to thick smog, as the air quality levels of Delhi-NCR have been very poor. An X user shared an image of the building named Camillias in Gurugram, where each flat would cost ₹60-100 crore. In the end, whether you’re gasping for air at ground level or …

Delhi air pollution: Delhi wakes up to thick smog, air quality remains in 'severe' category
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Delhi air pollution: Delhi wakes up to thick smog, air quality remains in 'severe' category

The Hindu  

Delhi woke up to a thick blanket of smog on Sunday morning, with air quality levels plunging to severe levels, leaving residents grappling with poor visibility and health risks. According to the Central Pollution Control Board, the national capital recorded an Air Quality Index at 428 as of 8 a.m., placing it in the 'severe' category. The Delhi government implemented …

Delhi shuts all primary schools as hazardous smog worsens
2 months ago

Delhi shuts all primary schools as hazardous smog worsens

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Schoolchildren walk along a street as Delhi is enveloped by smog on 14 November 2024 …

Delhi smog visible from space as air quality ranked ‘severe’ for second day running
2 months ago

Delhi smog visible from space as air quality ranked ‘severe’ for second day running

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The toxic smog engulfing Delhi …

Delhi's air crisis not just due to farm fires. It's our own garbage, cars
2 months ago

Delhi's air crisis not just due to farm fires. It's our own garbage, cars

India Today  

Delhi’s air crisis is back with a vengeance, cloaking the city in thick smog for the 15th consecutive day, with an Air Quality Index reading of 445 — firmly in the "severe" zone. Beyond the neighbouring fields, Delhi itself is a potent pollution generator, with vehicular emissions leading the charge, responsible for most of the city's poor air quality. ROLE …

Living in the grey and yellow: Delhi's air pollution in pictures
2 months ago

Living in the grey and yellow: Delhi's air pollution in pictures

India Today  

A thick, oppressive smog has descended over Delhi, cloaking the city in a heavy, grey haze that obscures buildings and landmarks, reducing visibility across major roads and casting a dim, muted glow over the skyline. The pollution level entered the 'severe' category for the first time this season on Wednesday, with the Air Quality Index spiking to 429—a sharp rise …

Delhi air quality remains 'very poor', thick layer of smog engulfs city
Trending News
2 months ago

Delhi air quality remains 'very poor', thick layer of smog engulfs city

India Today  

A dense layer of smog engulfed Delhi on Sunday morning as several parts of the capital city grappled with severe air pollution even 10 days after Diwali. Air quality in Delhi was adjudged as 'very poor' with an AQI of 335 at around 8 am on Sunday, a Central Pollution Control Board data showed. Visuals showed a thick blanket of …

Shroud of smog envelops Delhi amid dirty air
2 months, 1 week ago

Shroud of smog envelops Delhi amid dirty air

Hindustan Times  

Delhi on Thursday morning was blanketed by a thick, grey haze, which took around three hours to dissipate as the city’s residents, particularly children and the elderly, struggled with a racking cough and a burning sensation in the eyes — annual complaints for the Capital in the winter season. In addition, a combination of low wind speeds, the presence of …

Delhi-NCR witnesses massive dust storm, traffic, flights affected
8 months ago

Delhi-NCR witnesses massive dust storm, traffic, flights affected

India TV News  

Delhi Weather Update: A huge dust storm and thunderstorm hit Delhi and the National Capital Region on Friday evening amid scorching heat. "Duststorm/ thunderstorm with rain and gusty winds with speed of 50-70 Km/h would occur over and adjoining areas of entire Delhi and NCR said in the advisory. The weather department had earlier predicted generally cloudy skies with the …

Delhi-NCR pollution: Air quality worsens to ‘very poor’, AQI stands at 398 in national capital
1 year ago

Delhi-NCR pollution: Air quality worsens to ‘very poor’, AQI stands at 398 in national capital

India TV News  

Delhi Air Pollution: The Delhi-NCR experienced very poor air quality amid dense fog in the region on Tuesday. According to the Central Pollution Control Board, the Air Quality Index was recorded at 398 in the national capital. It seems there are no signs of improvement in pollution levels, as a combination of local emissions, stubble burning, and low temperatures continues …

Let’s take on Delhi's toxic air as a top-priority climate threat
1 year, 2 months ago

Let’s take on Delhi's toxic air as a top-priority climate threat

Live Mint  

Delhi’s flip-flop over an odd-even vehicle scheme to get the gasping city through its annual fortnight of peak air toxicity has given us flashes of clarity amid a policy haze. Severe air quality last week led the Delhi government to think of halving four-wheelers on the capital’s streets, despite past attempts offering little relief. As India’s northern plains cool in …

Delhi-NCR blessed with rain amid rising air pollution, X reacts
1 year, 2 months ago

Delhi-NCR blessed with rain amid rising air pollution, X reacts

Hindustan Times  

For the past few days, Delhi-NCR has been facing dangerous levels of air pollution that has been affecting people's health. However, thankfully, the national captial and its surrounding regions received rainfall on Thursday night and Friday morning, giving much respite to citizens. New Delhi: People move on the Kartavya Path after overnight rain, in New Delhi, As the pollution levels …

Delhi’s smog tower impact too little, too close: Report
1 year, 2 months ago

Delhi’s smog tower impact too little, too close: Report

Hindustan Times  

A Delhi Pollution Control Committee team on Wednesday restarted the anti-smog tower at Connaught Place, a day after the Supreme Court ordered the administration to immediately operationalise the 24-metre tall, giant air purifier fitted with fans and an array of filters. The smog tower at Connaught Place was installed following an apex court order on January 13, 2020 at a …

In graphics | How Delhi smog can be deadly
1 year, 2 months ago

In graphics | How Delhi smog can be deadly

Firstpost  

Delhi is choking once again. Thick smog engulfed the skies, raising concerns of serious health problems Delhi-NCR continues to be engulfed in a thick layer of smog, raising visibility issues. According to the Central Pollution Control Board, the overall air quality index stood at 346 and in “severe” category. Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has called for an urgent meeting with …

Delhi-NCR air quality turns 'severe,' residents experience health problems
1 year, 2 months ago

Delhi-NCR air quality turns 'severe,' residents experience health problems

Hindustan Times  

Delhi-NCR air quality turns 'severe,' residents experience health problems Health experts advised Delhi-NCR residents to follow precautions including wearing masks and avoiding going out unnecessarily.. Health experts advised Delhi-NCR residents to follow precautions including wearing masks and avoiding going out unnecessarily. 1 / 8 Air quality in several parts of Delhi-NCR plunged to the 'severe' category on Friday morning. 2 …

Why is Delhi-NCR sky cloaked in grey? ‘Noida is choking...’
1 year, 7 months ago

Why is Delhi-NCR sky cloaked in grey? ‘Noida is choking...’

Hindustan Times  

A day after Delhi’s environment minister Gopal Rai unveiled plans to station mobile vans across the city’s 13 pollution hotspots for a week to pinpoint individual pollution sources for targeted action, Delhi woke up to grey skies and dusty weather on Tuesday. In Delhi sky is totally grey> #Farmstubble burning could be a major reason.” Another user wrote, “Can somebody …

Fog blankets Delhi-NCR after rains on May morning, Twitterverse reacts with funny memes
1 year, 8 months ago

Fog blankets Delhi-NCR after rains on May morning, Twitterverse reacts with funny memes

India TV News  

Trending News: Delhi-NCR woke up to a thick layer of fog on Thursday, an unusual weather condition for the month of May which is typically the hottest month of the year. Weather officials attributed the formation of fog to high moisture content, calm winds, and a significant difference between daytime and nighttime temperatures. Twitter users took to the platform to …

Delhi-NCR wakes up to heavy rain & thunderstorm; netizens flood Twitter with hilarious memes | Best ones
1 year, 9 months ago

Delhi-NCR wakes up to heavy rain & thunderstorm; netizens flood Twitter with hilarious memes | Best ones

India TV News  

Heavy rain and thunderstorm engulf Delhi-NCR. According to the India Meteorological Department, Thunderstorm with light to moderate intensity rain with heavy intensity rain over isolated places occurred over and adjoining areas of the entire Delhi and NCR including Gannaur, Meham, Tosham, Rohtak, Bhiwani Baraut, Shikarpur, Khurja. Here are some funny memes that are floating on the micro-blogging platform Twitter: The …

Delhi's air quality ‘poor’ ahead of Diwali, smog blanket envelops city| Pics
2 years, 2 months ago

Delhi's air quality ‘poor’ ahead of Diwali, smog blanket envelops city| Pics

Hindustan Times  

Delhi's air quality ‘poor’ ahead of Diwali, smog blanket envelops city| Pics The air quality in the national capital continued to remain in the "poor" category on Saturday morning. A blanket of smog engulfed the city to make the situation worse.. 1 / 7 View Photos in a new improved layout Smog can be seen over Rashtrapati Bhavan. 3 / …

Bad air: Ad hocism won’t work anymore
3 years ago

Bad air: Ad hocism won’t work anymore

Hindustan Times  

It’s December in Delhi, and as the city is blanketed by a brown soup of air pollution again, a familiar storyline is playing out. Questions are raised about whether air pollution could be harmful, even cause death, with the Union government responding that there is too little evidence on the health impacts of air pollution. Persuaded by the visibly deteriorating …

Delhi-NCR schools, colleges shut till further notice; offices asked to do 50% WFH as air quality dips
3 years, 1 month ago

Delhi-NCR schools, colleges shut till further notice; offices asked to do 50% WFH as air quality dips

India Today  

All schools, colleges and educational institutions in Delhi-NCR have been instructed to remain shut until further notice as a result of poor air quality in the national capital region. The exceptions include, - Railway services/stations - Metro Rail corporation services, including stations - Airports and Inter State Bus Terminals - National security/defence-related activities and projects of national importance STRICT CHECKING …

Toxic smog blankets Delhi-NCR as AQI slips to 'severe' category again amid unfavourable meteorological conditions
3 years, 2 months ago

Toxic smog blankets Delhi-NCR as AQI slips to 'severe' category again amid unfavourable meteorological conditions

Firstpost  

At 10 am, Delhi recorded an AQI of 407. An IMD official said shallow fog and low temperatures in the morning trapped pollutants close to the ground and calm winds led to stagnant conditions New Delhi: A layer of smog shrouded Delhi-NCR on Thursday and partially blotted out the sun on Chhath Puja as the air quality slipped back into …

Delhi in Grip of Season's 1st Smog Episode, Likely to Be Longest in 4 Years: CSE
3 years, 2 months ago

Delhi in Grip of Season's 1st Smog Episode, Likely to Be Longest in 4 Years: CSE

News 18  

The first severe smog episode has hit Delhi and the National Capital Region and is expected to last for another two days, green think-tank Centre for Science and Environment said on Wednesday. Compared to the first smog episode of previous four years, the current smog has matched the duration of the first smog of 2018 and 2020 season — both …

Delhi’s Smog Tower Before Diwali Is Only for Optics, Science Be Damned
3 years, 4 months ago

Delhi’s Smog Tower Before Diwali Is Only for Optics, Science Be Damned

The Quint  

The Chief Minister of Delhi has inaugurated India’s first-ever smog tower in the heart of the city to help combat rising air pollution in the national capital. For a city that has been bogged down with smog every winter, being proactive, getting technology to fix the problem shows the government in the right light. These quick-fix solutions continue to find …

These 'Then and Now' Photos of Delhi-NCR Are a Grim Reminder of the Poor Air Quality in Capital
4 years, 2 months ago

These 'Then and Now' Photos of Delhi-NCR Are a Grim Reminder of the Poor Air Quality in Capital

News 18  

Delhi’s air quality remained in the “very poor” category on Thursday with experts and government agencies saying it may enter the “severe” category on Diwali night. The Ministry of Earth Sciences’ air quality monitor, SAFAR, said three major factors are responsible for this situation — secondary particle formation, extremely calm local surface winds and stubble burning-related intrusion. pic.twitter.com/2U3ShcJJp2— Sarthak Bhardwaj …

Delhi is Choking: As Capital Turns into Gas Chamber, Twitter Gets Flooded With Post-apocalyptic Memes
4 years, 2 months ago

Delhi is Choking: As Capital Turns into Gas Chamber, Twitter Gets Flooded With Post-apocalyptic Memes

News 18  

Following the yearly crop burning rituals, the air quality in the national capital has fallen to new lows in November, reducing the visibility and subsequently increasing the pollutants in the air that the residents are breathing every minute. A tale of the same city: Picture on the left was taken on 1st September and the one on the right was …

Smog returns to Indian capital as agriculture fires start
4 years, 2 months ago

Smog returns to Indian capital as agriculture fires start

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Indian capital’s air quality …

New Delhi smog returns after respite during Covid-19 lockdown
4 years, 3 months ago

New Delhi smog returns after respite during Covid-19 lockdown

The Telegraph  

India's capital city is once again swathed in smog after respite earlier in the year due to Covid-19 restrictions. Air in New Delhi was the worst it had been since February this week as pollution levels rose above 300, a level classed as "very poor" on the air quality index. During the Covid-19 lockdown earlier this year, reduced activity led …

Delhi air quality ’severe’ again as smog engulfs capital
5 years, 1 month ago

Delhi air quality ’severe’ again as smog engulfs capital

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Air quality across the National Capital Region turned 'severe' yet again, with dense smog engulfing the region on Thursday. According to the government's air quality monitoring service, SAFAR, the Air Quality Index was recorded at 410 for Delhi, 423 for Gurugram and 461 for Noida early Thursday. The weather system would not only cause heavy rainfall/snowfall over Jammu …

Smog dissipates over Delhi-NCR as high-velocity winds bring respite from high pollution levels
5 years, 1 month ago

Smog dissipates over Delhi-NCR as high-velocity winds bring respite from high pollution levels

Firstpost  

Schools in Delhi and neighbouring Ghaziabad, Noida and Greater Noida also reopened on Saturday after remaining shut for two days in view of a harmful spike in air pollution. New Delhi: Strong winds on Saturday abated the smog lingering over Delhi-NCR for the last four days, resulting in a decline in pollution levels. “Windy conditions are expected on Sunday as …

Priyanka Chopra claims it’s hard to shoot in Delhi smog, says ‘We are blessed with air purifiers and masks, pray for the homeless’
5 years, 2 months ago

Priyanka Chopra claims it’s hard to shoot in Delhi smog, says ‘We are blessed with air purifiers and masks, pray for the homeless’

Hindustan Times  

Actor Priyanka Chopra has raised concern and disappointment on the air pollution in Delhi, saying how it is not possible to shoot under such conditions. As the actor is shooting for her next —The White Tiger in Delhi, she expressed concern for Delhiites and especially those who are “homeless”. “It’s so hard to shoot here right now that I can’t …

Capital punishment: Noxious smog engulfs Delhi, PM2.5 level 16 times safe limit
5 years, 2 months ago

Capital punishment: Noxious smog engulfs Delhi, PM2.5 level 16 times safe limit

Hindustan Times  

The national capital was on Sunday engulfed by a dense, noxious smog that reduced visibility, brought air quality to its worst level since 2016, and made residents rue the failure of both — leaders engaged in a blame game over the causes of pollution, and experts whose best-laid plans came to naught, plunging the city into prolonged public health emergency. …

#DelhiAirEmergency gets people to talk about solutions
5 years, 2 months ago

#DelhiAirEmergency gets people to talk about solutions

India TV News  

From wearing masks and staying indoors to working from home, suggestions to deal with the deadly air pollution in Delhi flooded Twitter on Sunday as people took to social media to vent their anger on politicians for their inactions. Some users even criticised teenage Swedish environment activist Greta Thunberg for not tweeting anything on the rising pollution levels in Delhi. …

Delhi-NCR continues to choke as air quality remains 'very poor'; 21 planned Metros to boost public transport
6 years, 2 months ago

Delhi-NCR continues to choke as air quality remains 'very poor'; 21 planned Metros to boost public transport

Firstpost  

As per the latest data on Thursday morning, Delhi’s Chandni Chowk, Dhirpur and Mathura Road areas recorded ‘severe’ levels of air pollution. As per the latest data on Thursday morning, Delhi’s Chandni Chowk, Dhirpur and Mathura Road areas recorded ‘severe’ levels of air pollution, whereas, 13 areas in the capital city showed ‘hazardous’ Air-Quality Index levels. Ten areas in Delhi …

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